Thirty children from a local youth club had an amazing experience when they were given a unique insight into the world of farming.

The youngsters - who are members of Repton Youth Club - visited Mercia Milk, a local farm, located on Brook End, in the heart of the village.

Police organised the trip, with the kind permission of kind-hearted farmer James and his family - who provided delicious milk shakes for the young people to enjoy.

Everyone was then invited to hand-feed a host of animals at the farm - including, cows, chickens and goats.

It is wonderful to see this community youth club going from strength to strength. In the two years since the youth club was created, anti-social behaviour in the village has dramatically declined. The opportunity for young people to have a space to have fun and engage with others has proved to be a huge success.